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Hydroxyl Ions (OH) Are a
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The Air Oasis brands of Air Purifiers that we carry use a unique photohydroionization process to create powerful purifying hydroxyls, or hydroxyl ions (OH), which are, in turn, used to create additional friendly oxidizers to purify the air. These natural air-cleansing agents, which are formed when ozone, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) and moisture (humidity) are combined, produce powerful oxidants that are significantly more powerful than plain ozone. These molecules have been described as "the single most important cleansing agent in the earth's atmosphere.

The Air Oasis process allows these air purifiers to only require a very small amount of ozone to produce large amounts of hydroxyls using the natural humidity in the air. Hydroxyl ions, which occur naturally in our atmosphere, are more effective at oxidizing pollutants in the air than ozone, and 2.5 times more germicidal and fungicidal than chlorine, making them the most effective method of destroying mold, bacteria, viruses and germs that you can buy. Hydroxyls have also been proven effective at eliminating chemical fumes, vapors and unpleasant odors, much more so than plain ozone. Hydroxyl ions break down hazardous organic compounds and are a major catalyst in the chain reaction necessary for contaminant oxidation.

Why Are Hydroxyls an Important Part of Our Air?

Hydroxyls are the atmosphere's natural filter. Several recent studies have brought to light some alarming facts:

Atmosphere's natural filter may be failing

Decline in Atmospheric Carbon Monoxide Raises Questions About Its Cause

According to a recent New York Times article (May, 2001), hydroxyl radicals are thought by atmospheric chemistry scientists to purge more than half the sulfur dioxide added to the air by smokestacks, volcanoes and other sources.

An international study being conducted over the Indian Ocean which, in part, measured hydroxyl ion levels, led a team of atmospheric experts to conclude that without hydroxyl ions, air pollution can remain at toxic and harmful levels for much longer, increasing the likelihood of negative effect on humans. More than half a million people die in India every year of pollution-related respiratory ailments; similar numbers are recorded in other Asian countries. It is a known fact that hydroxyl ions are necessary for natural air cleansing and toxin removal. Hydroxyls are why our planet hasn't choked itself to death and the reason we can live in our cities.

How Air Oasis Air Purifiers Produce Powerful Hydroxyl Ions

The Air Oasis line of air purifiers produce just enough ozone -- and it is a very small amount; as low as .01 to .02 or less -- to enable the production of hydroxyl ions. Ozone, or O3, is produced by the Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp (these technologies do not use the older corona discharge method) inside the unit. Other wavelengths of light produced by this lamp break the O3 into O2 (oxygen) and O1 (oxygen singlets). The O1 molecules are highly reactive and will readily combine with hydrogen (H) atoms that are found in the natural humidity in the air to make OH -- hydroxyl radicals. These hydroxyl radicals are an extremely powerful air purifying agent, much more so than ozone and without the undesirable side effects commonly associated with air cleaners whose primary method of air cleansing is ozone.

The new patent-pending AHPCO™ by Air Oasis is the latest advancement in Photo hydro ionization technology. Air Oasis has developed a proprietary broad spectrum, high efficiency UV bulb (HE/UVTM) to work with Air Oasis' hydrated quad-metallic target and PPC-UV bulb coating, also a fiber optics quartz indicator light. The target acts as a catalyst for a hydroxyl radical reaction of the broad spectrum 100-300 nm HE/UVTM energy with water vapor on the hydrated target. The results are hydro peroxides, super oxide ions, passive negative ions hydroxides and ozonide ions. This is truly a breakthrough in air purification technology -- and only Air Oasis has it.

Air Oasis Breakthrough UV Air Sanitizer Technology!

No air purifier on the market can compete in effectiveness when compared to the Air Oasis patent-pending Nano Nickel HCT photocatalytic oxidation technology. Other oxidation brands use only titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a catalyst, the cheapest, most available, catalyst metal on the market. Air Oasis contains five rare catalyst metals and nano size metals to increase the kinetic rate of reaction. Plus, Air Oasis UV lamps utilize a proprietary long life 3-year coating, allowing them to outlast any UV lamp on the market.

Air Oasis technology is proven effective against MRSA and may be an answer for many more of today's "Super Bugs", such as Swine Flu. Studies conducted by West Texas A&M University at BSA Hospital confirm that Air Oasis not only purifies your air, but sanitizes surfaces. The study measured reductions in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on surfaces. The study also measured a 75% reduction in other microbes and fungus in only 8 hours of use. Other studies show an almost complete eradication over longer periods of exposure to the Air Oasis oxidation technology. Current ongoing studies are aimed at proving reductions in VOC and odors. more info

Find the Right Air Purifier for
Your Unique Problem or Application

It's no mystery that the air inside our homes, offices and nearly every building we enter is contaminated with toxic air pollution problems. But wading through the plethora of air purification technologies and models to make our living and working space free of pollution can be a daunting task, especially with the misinformation presented by so many salespeople and web sites. There are many different air purification technologies and air filters on the market, but no one air purifier technology can solve every air pollution problem, which is why we carry different brands. For help determining which air purifier is right for you, click on one of the below links or call us toll free at 866-875-4386 (US and Canada).

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